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| The aim of the Peritoneal dialysis department is to support patients carrying out their peritoneal dialysis at home. This can be continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) or automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) by machine. |
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| With CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) a thin tube called a catheter is surgically implanted into the abdominal wall. Inside your body the tube hangs down into the abdominal cavity. You will need to drain a cleaning solution called dialysate through the tube 3 or 4 times a day (having first drained off the used fluid which carries the toxic waste matters away from your body as your kidneys used to do). |
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| CAPD takes place inside the body using the natural lining of the abdomen called the Peritoneum. The Peritoneum acts as the dialysis membrane. In order to do your dialysis by CAPD, you will need to have a small operation (which takes place under a local or general anesthesia) to insert a catheter into your abdomen, CAPD is done at home usually 4 times every day. It takes less than 30 minutes each time and is a very simple, painless procedure. Because dialysis is carried out at home patients must be able and willing to take major responsibility for their own care. |
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| The patient will receive expert training from your CAPD nurse which will give you all the expertise and confidence you need to be independent. You will always have the support and advice of the Renal Unit when needed. You can lead a normal active, working life. |
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• Major endoscopic surgeries for urinary obstruction
• Urinary stone diseases
• Flexible & rigid uretero renoscopies
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Laproscopic nephrectomy
• Laproscopic ureterolithotomy
• Radical cystectomy and prostectomy
• Neuro genic bladders and urinary incontinence
• Diagnosis and management of impotence |
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